This report card identifies and grades nine physical activity indicators for children and youth aged 5 – 18 years. Grades are assigned according to the percentage of children meeting a defined target. (2016)

This research article was published on 1st March 2018 in the Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 7(1), 31-38 Authors Sandra Mandic, Hamish Wilson, Monika Clark-Grill, Diana O’Neill This study evalua…

What we do at ANA matters to the nutrition and physical activity sector. In our 2018 annual survey we asked a number of questions related to our services including the ANA eUpdates, website and regional forums. Th…

The International Benchmarking of Asian Health Outcomes for Waitemata and Auckland DHBs’ report looked at the Asian population in Auckland. It has been developed to profile and assess the health of both DHBs’ Asia…

This study published in the BMJ is the first to report health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents with obesity in New Zealand. Abstract Objective To describe health-related quality of life (…

Is body mass index (BMI) relentlessly increasing in NZ, or plateauing? In this blog we present trends in BMI by ethnicity in NZ going back to the 1980s. Over the last four decades the annual increase in BMI is line…

Abstract from the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8 October 2017 Background Over the past three decades the global prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity has increased…

This report was published in August 2016 by the Australian Consumers Association and provides useful information on how consumers in Australia and New Zealand use and understand the Health Star Rating system. The r…

Urban parks and children’s playgrounds have the potential to provide a free environment to participate in social, leisure and physical activities for all ages. There is evidence that people who visit parks are more…

This Public Health Expert blog article discusses the literature on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of dietary counselling as a health intervention. The authors state “Most studies suggest that dietary cou…

AUTHORS:Cliona Ni Mhurchu, Helen C. Eyles, Yannan Jiang, Tony Blakely YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2017 ABSTRACT There are few objective data on how nutrition labels are used in real-world shopping situations, or ho…

The Health and Independence Report published on 16 July 2018, is the director-general of health’s annual report on the state of public health in New Zealand (NZ). The 2017 report presents an overview of the health…

This Healthy Families NZ Interim Evaluation report shows that the initiative has been established with integrity to its intention and purpose and is a promising approach to prevention of chronic disease. The report…

Some Kiwi kids are being bombarded with an average of 27 junk food advertisements a day in their schools, homes and on the streets, new research has found. In a world-first study by Otago and Auckland universities,…

This handbook, published by Superu, is an introduction to the main concepts and language of evaluation, and points users to a range of other resources that provide more detail on specifics. The contents are presen…

The effectiveness of physicians in providing advice to patients about physical activity (PA) is influenced by their own understanding of the links between PA and health, as well as by their own PA habits. Th is stu…

This new data (Tier 1) provides a snapshot of the health of New Zealanders through key indicators on health behaviours, health status and access to health care for both adults and children.Tier 1 Statistics 2016/17…

A panel of 71 independent and government experts have undertaken an evaluation of New Zealand Government food environment policies, compared to international best practice. This is the second such evaluation, the…

A recent national survey has shown New Zealanders aren’t eating enough nuts, despite research showing frequent consumption is an effective way to get essential nutrients, University of Otago nut group researcher Dr…

The NZ Total Diet Study gives more insight into what we’re eating and the results show the NZ food supply is safe and wholesome. The report released last week says the levels of agricultural chemicals and contamina…

Almost 75 % of older adults involved in a recent Massey University study were at risk of malnourishment, or were malnourished, when they were admitted to hospital. The study, led by Associate Professor Carol Wham f…

Fighting the wave of adolescent obesity in New Zealand could be as simple as establishing family rules and routines around food consumption and limiting screen time, a new University of Otago study has found. These…

Although overweight and obesity are widespread across most of the developed world, a considerable body of research has now accumulated, which suggests that adiposity often goes undetected. A substantial proportion…

Playground drinking fountains in 17 local government areas: survey methods and results Authors George Thomson and Nick Wilson Abstract: Appropriate public access to water is an increasing concern, and to further ex…

Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, experience disproportionate rates of stomach cancer, compared to non-Māori. The overall aim of the study was to better understand the reasons for the considerable excess…

Sport NZ has released the first report from its new Active NZ participation survey, providing a point-in-time snapshot of participation in sport and active recreation explored through the lenses of age, gender, et…

This report addresses a substantial gap in the quantitative evidence base about whānau wellbeing. It is also the first report to undertake a detailed analysis of self-assessed whānau wellbeing in Te Kupenga, the su…

Superu’s Families and Whānau Status Report 2017 promotes a whole of family focus to current and proposed policies that result in positive outcomes for all individual family members, including children. The report c…

The New Zealand Health Research Strategy 2017-2027 sets a vision that, by 2027, New Zealand will have a world-leading health research and innovation system. There are four guiding principles for the system: researc…

Growing Up in New Zealand has released its latest study report, Transition to school. This is the study’s eighth report and summarises findings from Growing Up’s 72 Month Data Collection Wave. Study Director, Assoc…

Authors:Tasileta Teevale, Joseph Kaholokula Published in Australia and New Zealand of Public Health Abstract Objectives: Paediatric obesity predicts adult obesity, and alarming new data in New Zealand reveals that…

This study by Siona Fernandes investigates the experiences of Indian immigrant families’ participation in sport and physical activity (PA) in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ). Drawing from previous knowledge and research…

This research article was published on 1st March 2018 in the Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 7(1), 31-38 Authors Sandra Mandic, Hamish Wilson, Monika Clark-Grill, Diana O’Neill This study evalua…

This study published in the BMJ is the first to report health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents with obesity in New Zealand. Abstract Objective To describe health-related quality of life (…

Published on 19 April in the BMJ The conclusion from this study found: Cycle commuting was associated with a lower risk of CVD, cancer, and all cause mortality. Walking commuting was associated with a lower risk of…

This UK report published by the Cancer Research UK, January 2018, examines the association between television marketing and diet and recommends urgent action on junk food television marketing. The report is called…

Children who live near fast food outlets are more likely to gain weight compared with those living farther away, new research suggests. Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) tracked t…

This report was published in August 2016 by the Australian Consumers Association and provides useful information on how consumers in Australia and New Zealand use and understand the Health Star Rating system. The r…

Urban parks and children’s playgrounds have the potential to provide a free environment to participate in social, leisure and physical activities for all ages. There is evidence that people who visit parks are more…

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Good Start program, which aims to improve knowledge, attitudes and practices related to healthy eating and physical activity amongst Māori and Pacific communities…

Trends in prevalence of leisure time physical activity and inactivity: results from Australian National Health Surveys 1989 to 2011 Objective: To examine trends in leisure time physical activity and inactivity in A…

There are stark differences in how long people in different parts of England can expect to live a healthy life, according to a new report from the Office of National Statistics. Life expectancy in England has been…

Stanford researchers using smartphones to track the activity levels of hundreds of thousands of people around the globe made an intriguing discovery: In countries with little obesity, people mostly walked a similar…

Over-consumption of high-energy foods and a lack of physical activity are the main behavioural risk factors for people to develop obesity. These behaviours are influenced by a range of individual-level factors whic…

A major cause of New Zealand’s very high rates of obesity has been mapped in a world-first study from the University of Auckland. A comprehensive study of food composition, labelling, marketing, and prices as well…

We all know the consequences of too many late nights as we force ourselves out of bed. Parents of young children will be acutely aware of the difference between a tired and grumpy child and one refreshed from a goo…

This new data (Tier 1) provides a snapshot of the health of New Zealanders through key indicators on health behaviours, health status and access to health care for both adults and children.Tier 1 Statistics 2016/17…

Sport NZ has released the first report from its new Active NZ participation survey, providing a point-in-time snapshot of participation in sport and active recreation explored through the lenses of age, gender, et…

Growing Up in New Zealand has released its latest study report, Transition to school. This is the study’s eighth report and summarises findings from Growing Up’s 72 Month Data Collection Wave. Study Director, Assoc…

Health Evidence aims to help the public health workforce find evidence-based research that can be applied to their environment. This link provides easily accessible research to support public health decision making…

There are stark differences in how long people in different parts of England can expect to live a healthy life, according to a new report from the Office of National Statistics. Life expectancy in England has been…

The UK Health Forum’s Prevention Information & Evidence (P.I.E) eLibrary aims to support public health professionals and the wider workforce in their work, learning and research. It will achieve this by provid…